Christian Aid study claims biofuel targets are contributing directly to deforestation, displacement of farmers and poor labour rights in developing countries
U-turn comes as study reveals palm plantations store less carbon than previous estimates
Partnership with Martek Biosciences to focus on new techniques for converting sugar into biodiesel
Corn ethanol industry accuses EPA of influencing independent panel to boost support for controversial biofuel carbon life cycle regulations
New Zealand-based Aquaflow Bionomics touts low-cost algae-based biofuel technology
Chinese researchers say shrimp shells hold promise as environmentally-friendly catalyst for biodiesel production
New rules aim to drive greater use of cooking oil and animal fats as fuel
Dr Alan H Epstein, vice president technology and environment at aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney explains how the industry is shaking off its tag of environmental pariah
Pratt & Witney says industry will have biofuels ready for commercial use by 2011
Analysts predict US stimulus cash means growth is likely to accelerate during second half of the year